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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $309,900 on Oct 7, 2016

17 PROSPECT ST

AYER, MA 01432
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,328 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$309,900 · Oct 7, 2016
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$304,286
SAGE BANK · recorded Oct 7, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,210 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$519,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$385,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$519,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Page Hilltop Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Ayer Shirley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Ayer-Shirley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01432These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.972 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,807
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Ayer 01432
  • Older than 81% of homes in Ayer 01432

How it measures up in Ayer 01432

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ayer 01432.

Living area3,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 17 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAyer 01432Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,328 ft²96% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac8% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192019% of homes26% of homes

About 17 Prospect St

When did 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA last sell?

17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA last sold on Oct 7, 2016 for $309,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA?

17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,328 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA built?

17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA?

17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA is assigned to Page Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ayer Shirley Regional High School (high), rated B; Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ayer-Shirley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA compare to other homes in Ayer 01432?

Among the 2,710 homes in Ayer 01432, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,328 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1920 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Prospect St, Ayer, MA was $6,210. The county assessed it at $519,200.

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